US Bridges

US77 HWY over W Br Walnut Riv/Ped Pass

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 0.65 Mi. N of US-54 N JCT · Structure no. 999907700080321

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,087
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 HWY over W Br Walnut Riv/Ped Pass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US77 HWY over W Br Walnut Riv/Ped Pass in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,087 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,046 by 2044. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS77 HWY
CrossesW Br Walnut Riv/Ped Pass
Location0.65 Mi. N of US-54 N JCT
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82667, -96.84917
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,087 (2023)
Projected traffic15,046 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US77 HWY over W Br Walnut Riv/Ped Pass built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US77 HWY over W Br Walnut Riv/Ped Pass in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US77 HWY over W Br Walnut Riv/Ped Pass carry?

About 13,087 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US77 HWY over W Br Walnut Riv/Ped Pass?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US77 HWY over W Br Walnut Riv/Ped Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.